Robert Freeman

November 3, 1913 - September 4, 2003

Robert "Bud" Freeman age 89, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2003, at Presbyterian Hospital in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Bud was born on November 3, 1913, to Willis Turner and Ida Lee (Doris) Freeman of Lindsay, Oklahoma. He married Hazel Lucille Abney on September 30, 1933 in McClain County. Bud graduated from Dibble High School in 1934. Mr. Freeman was a member of the Southern Hills Baptist Church, OKC, and was a member of Lindsay Lions Club, Chamber of Commerce, Erin Springs School Board, and Lindsay Industrial Foundation while in Lindsay. Bud liked to bowl, fish, and was a fan of many sporting events. Mr. Freeman is survived by his children: Royce Lee Freeman Sr. of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Beth Ann Skinner of Kingwood, Texas, Linda Jean Moore of Kilgore, Texas, and Donna Gayle Thompson of Spring, Texas. He is also survived by grandchildren: Donna Freeman, Robert Stafford, Alison Geitz, Jean Ann West, Stephen Skinner, Royce Lee Freeman Jr., Robert Freeman, Richard Freeman, Mark Moore, Paul Moore, Jon Thompson, and Melissa Rhodes. Bud also leaves behind 19 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by both of his parents; his wife Hazel who passed away January 25, 1982 in Lindsay, Oklahoma, one son: Robert Don Freeman, and one grandson: Darryl Freeman. Public visitation will be Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to noon, 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Services will be held on Monday, September 8, 2003, at 10:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Lindsay, Oklahoma, with Rev. Bill Merrell and Rev. Doug Melton officiating. Casketbearers will be grandsons: Stephen Skinner, Royce Lee Freeman Jr., Robert Freeman, Richard Freeman, Mark Moore, Paul Moore, and Jon Thompson. Interment will follow at Green Hill Cemetery in Lindsay, Oklahoma Memorials may be made to Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation in Oklahoma City. Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation 825 NE 13th St. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73104. (405) 271-7400 Services are under the direction of B. G. Boydston Funeral Home in Lindsay, Oklahoma.